India

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India Strengthens Cyber Fraud Fight with I4C-RBIH Collaboration

    By Editors | 18/05/2026

    A new pact between a home ministry cybercrime unit and the RBI's Innovation Hub will see shared intelligence used to train AI models against mule accounts.

    Climate Risk

    Indian Banks Failing to Integrate Climate Risk into Lending: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    Despite improved disclosure, a new analysis finds India’s top banks are not using climate data to inform policy or manage growing risks.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Derivatives Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    The proposed changes aim to simplify commodity derivatives rules, ease compliance for exchanges, and create separate frameworks for exchanges and clearing corporations.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    India Launches Maritime Insurance Pool to Boost Trade Security

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2026

    The government-backed pool aims to reduce reliance on foreign insurers and ensure trade continuity for Indian vessels amid rising geopolitical risks.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Considers New Distributor Category to Deepen Debt Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    SEBI aims to replicate the mutual fund distribution model to boost retail participation in bond investments, while also warning against mis-selling risks.

    Structural Regulation

    India Hikes Precious Metals Import Duty to Support the Rupee

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    The move reverses a 2024 duty cut and is aimed at curbing non-essential imports and conserving foreign exchange reserves.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Overhauls Rules for Non-Bank Outward Remittances

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    India’s central bank has removed a prior approval rule, placing full compliance responsibility for non-bank remittance partnerships on banks.

    Market Risk

    Indian Banks Urge RBI to Rethink Uniform Forex Exposure Cap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    Large banks are lobbying the regulator for a dynamic approach, arguing the blanket USD 100 million limit has led to significant mark-to-market losses.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Municipal Bond Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    The regulator seeks to boost urban infrastructure financing with proposals for pooled issuance, refinancing, ESG bonds, and greater retail participation.

    Liquidity Risk

    SEBI Proposes Broader Use of Intraday Borrowing for Mutual Funds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

    SEBI is seeking to allow funds to use intraday credit for more than just redemptions, treating it as a key cash management tool.

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